After a 26-year hiatus, American heavy metal institution Crimson Glory has returned with their new album Chasing The Hydra.

The band's classic line-up features vocalist Midnight, guitarists Jon Drenning and Ben Jackson, bass guitarist Jeff Lords, and drummer Dana Burnell, although they have now been joined by acclaimed new vocalist Travis Wills.

With this lineup, they rose to international fame in the mid-1980s and were considered one of the pioneers of the American progressive metal movement.

Crimson Glory's upcoming tour dates include stops at Kabiefest in Santurtzi, Spain on June 12, Into the Grave Festival in Leeuwarden, Netherlands on June 13, Rock Imperium Festival in Cartagena, Spain on July 3, and many more.

For a full list of tour dates, visit the band's website.

Chasing The Hydra has received early reviews from prominent music publications such as Rolling Stone France, Sweden Rock Magazine, Power Metal, Heavy Metal Darkness, Rock N Force, Music In Belgium, XS Rock, Velvet Thunder, Lots Of Muzik, Rockfiend Publications, The Metal Mag, and Speed From Hell.

All praise the band's triumphant return to form.

Crimson Glory has been touring heavily over the past year with their current lineup, making this album one of the most anticipated releases of 2026 within the Heavy Metal Scene.

BraveWords Records, the band's new label partner, has released albums by notable metal bands and will handle global distribution, publicity, social media blanketing, streaming opportunities, and marketing for Crimson Glory.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the music industry, BraveWords Records is a respected name in heavy metal circles.

Their team of writers and photographers provide updated news, features, reviews, audio, and video streams at BraveWords.com.

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